Halle Berry Looks Straight Out Of The Noughties With Her New Curly Bob
Halle Berry's hair evolution isn't one of signature tresses and timeless appeal. Unlike some of her fellow four-quadrant stars who have stuck to their same-old hairstyle over the years, the Academy Award winner has experimented with just about every trend there is – from her iconic Noughties pixie cut, which has been reimagined with flippy ends and uber-short crops, to an angular bob, to long, flowing lengths and beach-inspired waves.
And just when we thought she'd mastered every hairstyle to date, the hair chameleon has now stepped out with another award-winning 'do.
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For the LA premiere of Netflix's The Union, Berry walked the red carpet in a black panelled and lace body suit, giving us a masterclass in sheer dressing, while her make-up was kept soft and sunkissed. As for her hair, she's moved away from her flowing waves and cut her hair into a curly bob.
Much like her old pixie cut, this new bob embraces her natural curly hair texture and adds soft volume at the ends, thanks in part to the light caramel highlights weaved in throughout her mid-lengths.
Of course, it's not the first time Berry has sidelined her long hair for a shorter crop. For the Vanity Fair Oscars After Party in 2023, she wore a curly, asymmetric cut with a major side parting. For the same event some ten years earlier, Berry sported a spiky pixie cut, and a textured lob haircut for an awards ceremony in New York City back in 2014.
As to the question of how to recreate her curly bob, you'll need the helping hand of a few products, says award-winning hair stylist, salon owner and co-founder of The Hair Consult, Edward James. 'If you want to embrace a curly bob, it's crucial to focus on enhancing the natural texture while helping to define waves and keep humidity frizz at bay,' he shares.
'It’s essential to apply a curl-enhancing product that combats frizz, such as Aveda's Be Curly Curl Enhancer which offers control and definition or for finer hair Color Wow Dream Coat for Curly Hair,' he adds.
The trick here is to enhance your natural pattern. 'Twist and style for better curl definition; twist sections away from the face and let your hair air dry or use a diffuser to gently dry it without disturbing the wave pattern,' he adds. 'Then finish with a light hold spray such as Oribe's Impermeable Anti-Humidity Spray to lock in the style and keep frizz at bay throughout the day.'
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